Folding table.



J. H. D. EVERBTT. FOLDING TABLE.

APPLICATION FILED SEPT. 7, 1911.

1,063,521, Patented June 3, 1913 2 SHEETS-SHEET 1.

J. H. yD. EVERETT.

FOLDING TABLE.

APPLICATION FILED SEPT. 7, 1911.,

1,063,521 Patented June 3, 1913.

2 SHEETS-SHEET 2.

cuLuMBIA PLANOGRAPH Co. wAsHxNa'roN, D. c.

UNITED sTATEs PATENT oFFIoE.

JOHN H. D. EVERETT, 0F SAULT STE. MARIE, MICHIGAN.

FOLDING TABLE. l i

To all whom t may concern Be it known that I, Jol-IN H. D. EVERETT, acitizen of the United States, and a resident of the city of Sault Ste.Marie, county of Chippewa, and State of Michigan, have invented certainnew and useful Improvements in Folding Tables, of which the following isa specification.

My invention relates to improvements in folding tables and has for itsobject the production of a table of this character, which will beespecially designed for use as a camp or launch table.

A further object is the production of a folding table as mentioned whichwill be of durable and economical construction and efficient in use.

Other objects will appear hereinafter.

TvVith these objects in view my invention consists in the combinationsand arrangements of parts hereinafter described and claimed.

My invention will be best understood by reference to the accompanyingdrawings forming a part of this specification, and in which,

Figure 1 is a side elevation' of -a table embodying my invention, aportion thereof being shown in section in order to more clearlyillustrate the construction, Fig. 2 is al bottom plan view of the tabletop detached, intermediate portions of the lateral extensions of thetable t-op being broken away, Fig. 3 is a front elevation of the tablein folded condition, Fig. 4 is a side elevation thereof, and Fig. 5 is acentral longitudinal section of the table in folded condition.

The preferred form of construction as illustrated in the drawingscomprises the table top 1 preferably of the elongated substantiallyrectangular form shown. Hingedly secured at@ to the longitudinal orlateral edges of the table top 1 are extensions 3 adapted when inextended positions to assume the position flush with the upper surfaceof the table top 1. The extensions 3 are held in extended or operativepositions through the medium of strips 4which are slidably mounted intransversely extending dovetail grooves 5 provided for the receptionthereof in the under side of the table top 1 substantially midway of theextremities thereof. Sliding movement of the members 4 is limited byscrews 6 which are secured in the grooves 5, the outer end portions ofsaid screws engag- Specication of Letters Patent.

Application led September 7, 1911.

Patented June 3, 1913. Serial No. 648,149.

ing elongated longitudinal slots 7 provided in the inner end portions ofthe members 4. The slots 7 permit of outward sliding of the members 4 toa position in which the outer ends thereof engage against the Imdersides' of the extensions 3 to serve as a means of support for thelatter, said members 4 being adapted, however, by engagement with theheaded screws 8 projecting therefrom and which serve as lingerengagements to be slid rearwardly in the slots 5 to release the exten--sions 3 to permit of the same being folded up against the under side ofthe top as clearly shown in Fig. 3. Said extensions are held in foldedor inoperative positions by means of turn-hooks 8 which are pivoted uponthe under side of the table top 1, said hook members heilig adapted tobe turned to engage the inner edge portions of theextensions 3 when thelatter are in folded positions.

The table top 1 is supported upon a foldable stand which comprises theuprights or legs 9 and 9. Said legs are hingedly secured intermediatetheir extremities and adjacent the lower ends thereof to the respectiveextremities of a connecting or brace bar 10. rlhe hinges 11 whichconnect the legs 9 and 9 to the brace bar 10 are so constructed as topermit said legs to swing beyond the vertical position, limiting themovement thereof to an upward and outward inclined position as clearlyshown in Fig. 1, permitting of said legs being folded upon said bar, asclearly shown in Figs. 3, 4, and 5. This, in connection with the tabletop 1 to which the stand is connected in the manner hereinafter setforth, will produce a brace or truss possessing great firmness andrigidity when in use; the peculiar connection between the legs and bracebar being such that the stand will remain in stable equilibrium when thetable top is detached. The legs 9 and 9 are of double T-formedconstruction as will be observed, the same being provided at theirrespective ends with cross pieces 12 and 13 and 12 and 13 respectively.

Connect-ion of the leg 9 with the table top is effected through themedium of a pin 14 which extends longitudinally of the table Atop at oneend thereof, said pin being adapted to releasably engage a socket orperforation 14 provided for the reception thereof in the cross piece 13as shown in Fig. 1. The pin 14 is adjustably secured to the table top lthrough the medium of screws 15 which engage elongated slots 19 providedin the rearward or base portion of said pin, as clearly shown in Figs'.2 and 5. This adjustment which is yafforded said pin provides meanswhereby any slack or lost motion in the connection of the legs 9 and 9With the table top 1 may be readily taken up in order tomaintain a firmand rigid construction. Provided upon the leg 9 adjacent the lower endthereof is a loop 17 adapted when the stand is in folded conditiontoengage the pin 14 as clearly shown in Fig. 5 to suspend the stand uponthe table top; a loop 18 provided at the corresponding end of the tabletop being provided for engagement with a suitable supporting hook orbracket 19 for suspending the entire device in a place for suitablestorage when not in use.

Provided upon the under side of the table top 1 adjacent the oppositeextremity there of are stops 20 against the outer ends of which thecross piece 13 of the leg 9 is adapted to engage when the table is inunfolded or operative position. A hook 21 provided upon the leg 9adjacent the upper end thereof is adapted to engage an eye 22 providedupon the under side of the table top 1 adjacent thereto for locking saidend of said table top to said leg. 'Vhen thus locked it will be observedthat movement of the table top relative to the legs 9 and 9 isabsolutely prevented, the table top being rigidly locked to said legs sothat if desired the table may be moved about by grasping only the tabletop. Provided upon the outer side of the leg 9 adjacent the lower endthereof is a clip 23 adapted when the folded stand is suspended from thepin 14 as above set forth to yieldingly engage the projecting eye 22, asclearly shown in Fig. 5 to hold the leg of the stand in close proximitywith the adjacent end of the table top.

A table of the construction set forth is durable and economical inconstruction, and the same may be readily and expeditiously unfoldedfrom folded position or folded together from extended or unfoldedposition. TWhen in unfolded position a construction possessing greatrigidity and firmness is provided because of the truss effect producedin the peculiar connection of the supporting legs with the table top andthe connecting brace bar. rllhe cross piece 13 of the leg 9 is of awidth less than that of the cross piece 13 of the leg 9 so that in theevent of warping of the table top the engagement thereof t with thelatter will not be materially affected l and so that the hook 21 maywithout difficulty be engaged with the eye. Further, the construct-ionis such, that when in folded position, that is when not in use, the samewill occupy a minimum of space for storage or shipment.

wWhile I have illustrated and described the preferred form ofconstruction for carrying my invention into effect, this is capable ofvariation and modification without departing from the spirit of theinvention. l, therefore, do not wish to be limited to the precisedetails of construction set forth, but desire to avail myself of suchvariations and modifications as come within the scope of the appendedclaims.

Having described my invention what l claim as new and desire to secureby Letters Patent is:

1. ln a table, a pair of legs, a longitudinal brace hingedly connectedto each of said legs and limiting the out vard swing of the upper endsthereof, said legs being provided with enlarged upper ends, a. topadapted to rest upon said upper ends, a stop arranged on the under faceof said top and adapted to abut the inner face of the upper end of theadjacent leg, means for detachably securing said leg in engagement insaid stop, the enlarged upper end of the opposite leg being providedwith a recess, and a sliding` meinber arranged upon the under face ofsaid top and adapted to engage in said recess, substantially asdescribed.

2. A table comprising a pair of legs provided with spread feet,transverse, members secured to the outer faces of the upper ends of saidlegs forming enlarged upper ends therefor, a longitudinal brace hingedlyconnected to said legs and limiting the outward movement of the upperends thereof, a top. a pair of stops secured to the under side of saidtop adjacent one end thereof adapted to receive the upper end of theadjacent leg between them and to abut the inner face of the respectivetransverse member, means for detachably securing said leg and its memberin engagement with said stops, the transverse member of the other legbeing provided with an aperture, and a sliding member on the under faceof said top adapted to engage in said aperture, substantially asdescribed.

In testimony whereof l have signed my name to this specification in thepresence of two subscribing witnesses.

JOHN H. D. EVERETT. lVitnesses:

HELEN F. LrLLrs, ARTHUR A. OLSON.

Copies of this patent may be obtained for five cents each, byaddressing` the Commissioner of Patents, Washington, D. C.

